The Questionnaire !!

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I'm tired of "commercial" yarns~~I'd like to try some of the speciality sock yarns~~
Lisa Sousa-Sock That Rock-etc. Wools and wool blends

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
A Longaberger basket!

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting longer than I can remember! My mother taught me when I was very young! I still consider myself an intermedate tho~

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope
5. What's your favorite scent?
hmm, not sure~~I absolutely love Yankee Candle Citrus and Sage

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Doesn't everyone?? Is there anything other than chocolate??

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Where should I begin?? x-stitch,needlepunch,crochet rag rugs,sewing,some beading,
I do have an antique wheel but haven't really given it a try.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I've been leaning towards country/rock lately

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I'm not fond of pastels~I do tend to stick with earthtones but lately brighter colors and catching my eye!
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Dh of almost 38 yrs~24yr, old ds and 27 yr old dd~~2 year old spoiled rotten Boston Terrier and two blue and gold macaws

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Absolutely! except the poncho~don't have one

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Mostly socks and I've dabbled into sweaters!

13. What are you knitting right now?
A sweater and a pair of socks

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I'd love it!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I really like circulars even for straight work--not fond of bamboo tho

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
DD giftet me with a swift but don't have the winder yet

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
About 3 yrs old

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Xmas

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Country decorations~crows,sheep, not cutesy more primitive. Am trying to get Lantern Moon needles~~jsut love the way they look!

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
No subscriptions, As for yarn I'd like to try the artist yarns~Peace Fleece interests me also
Lantern Moon Needles

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Not at this time

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Absolutey!! I wear a 7 shoe

23. When is your birthday?
Sept.1